Spanning four generations and over 80 years in the business, Armstrong Produce is guided by strong values inspired by the Teruya family’s humble beginnings.

Our History

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1930s & 1940s - Ushi & Yoken Teruya, and their nine children, grow and harvest cabbage, string beans and papaya at the family farm in Kailua. The Teruya family begins to help neighboring farmers transport and sell their produce throughout O’ahu.

Photo: The Teruya children working at the family farm in 1947.

1940s to 1970s - The truck farming business evolves into a small wholesale operation, called Honolulu Produce, on River Street in downtown Honolulu.

Photo: Billy, Yoken & Harold Teruya at Honolulu Produce in 1959

1979 - Harold Teruya, buys Armstrong Produce, located at the former Food Distribution Center in Kaka'ako and continues to grow the business on O’ahu.

Photo: Harold Teruya, and wife, Ethel, at Armstrong Produce in 1999.

1980s & 1990s - Armstrong started supplying Maui with fresh produce in 1981 and formally expanded its operations in 1993, opening a new office under the Kula Produce name.

Photo: Kula Produce employees in 1996

2005 - After 26 years in Kaka'ako, Armstrong Produce Honolulu moves into their new state-of-the-art facility in Mapunapuna, Honolulu's industrial district.

Earn our customers’ business every day. Anticipate their needs, offer innovative solutions and deliver the best possible service.

No matter how diverse or large our operations become, we must always remember our humble roots and values. Every day we’re committed to supporting our local farmers and taking care of our employees, customers and community.